Stopping up and diversion orders: reform of the application process for local highways. Consultation paper
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Sustainability, Environment, Development & Planning
Abstract
Comprises a consultation on the reform of the application process governing the stopping up and diversion of highways under Sections 247 and 248 of the Town and Country Planning Act 1990. Specifically seeks views on the options to improve the operation of stopping up orders (and the interaction between highways consents and the planning system) when development is proposed.
History
Consultation closed on 24 August 2012. Related to the following: Government response: interim report considering implementation of option 1. Stopping up and diversion orders: reform of the application process for local highways (DFT, 2012); Stopping up orders under the part x of the Town and country planning act 1990 and Government response - stopping up and diversion orders: reform of the application process for local highways (both DFT, 2013).
Subjects
- Planning and development
- Planning control, England and Wales
- Planning control
- Transport planning
- Roads and traffic
Publisher History
The Department for Transport is a UK Government department that provides leadership across the transport sector to achieve its objectives, working with regional, local and private sector partners to deliver many of the services. These activities were formerly carried out by the Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions.
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